§ 14-29. Scope and applicability.

(a)

The provisions of this article shall apply to all development activity within the county.

(b)

Sections 14-31, 14-32, 14-33, 14-34, 14-35, 14-36, 14-37, 14-38, 14-40, 14-41, 14-42, and 14-43, shall not apply to any portion of a property included within the limits of a valid and complete application for a land disturbance permit or for sketch plat approval which are received by the director prior to the effective date of this Article II of Chapter 14. Such applications will be subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 in effect prior to the effective date of this Article II.

(c)

Before filing a land development application on a project for review and approval, the applicant shall meet with the department to discuss the procedure for approval of a land development permit and the requirements as to the general layout of streets, parking, open space/lot coverage, street improvements, drainage, sewage, fire protection and similar matters, as well as the availability of existing services, including schools. The department and the applicant shall review the applicant's stormwater management plans, inspection and maintenance requirements and water quality control requirements. The department may advise the applicant, when appropriate, to discuss the proposed project with those officials who must eventually approve those aspects of the project coming within their jurisdiction. This meeting will also allow county officials to discuss with the applicant the necessary regulations that will properly accomplish the project.

(d)

For purposes of this section, a valid and complete application for a land disturbance permit shall consist of the following:

(1)

Six (6) copies of complete civil plans, that include a site plan, a grading and drainage plan, a utility plan, a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan, a landscape plan, and a tree survey;

(2)

One (1) hydrology report and completed stormwater quality site development review tool documentation;

(3)

An application signed by the owner of the property, or a completed indemnification agreement signed by the owner of the property; and

(4)

Payment of the appropriate development review application fee.

(e)

For purposes of this section, a valid and complete application for a sketch plat approval shall consist of the following:

(1)

Four (4) copies of the preliminary plat site plan that is in conformance with the zoning of the property in effect at the time of the application, and, a tree survey;

(2)

An application signed by the owner of the property, or if the application is not signed by the owner, a completed indemnification agreement signed by the owner of the property; and

(3)

Payment of the appropriate development review application fee.

(f)

In no event shall any project excepted from the provisions of this article pursuant to section 14-29(b) above, be extended for a greater time period than eighteen (18) months from the effective date of this Article II of Chapter 14.

(Ord. No. 85-00, Pt. I, 12-28-00; Ord. No. 05-17, Pt. I, 11-8-05)